How to travel from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus, South Africa

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HermanusPort Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,105($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Caledon.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 840($49)
Operated by

Greyhound ZA

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Drive

Drive to Hermanus.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance675km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus

There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 840 ($49) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,105 ($125).

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Port Elizabeth and Hermanus by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 840 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Hermanus. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Hermanus is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hermanus. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Port Elizabeth and Hermanus. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,105 ($125).

How do I get from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Elizabeth and Hermanus

Transport options from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 25m
ZAR 2,105($125)
once daily840km (522 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
ZAR 840($49)
once daily717km (445 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
ZAR 1,625($95)
on demand675km (419 miles)

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Bus companies

Airports near Hermanus

The following major airports near Hermanus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

CPT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Hermanus
GRJ
George Airport (GRJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
293km (182 miles) from Hermanus
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
378km (235 miles) from Hermanus